a continent around the South Pole covered by ice sheets
King penguins live around antarctica.
continent
one of seven large land masses which Earth's land is divided between
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
dinosaur
one of a group of reptiles that lived millions of years ago
The firestorm destroyed the dinosaurs.
equator
the imaginary line equal in distance from the North and South Pole that runs across the middle of the Earth
It is often very hot near the equator.
frozen
solid because of cold
She put many frozen fishes in the refrigerator.
million
the number 1000000
He earns more than sixty million won a year.
penguin
seabird that cannot fly
I like to see penguins in the zoo.
pole
the most northern or most southern point on a planet, particularly the Earth
A camp was set up at the north pole.
scientist
a person who is trained or works in a field of science
I want to be a scientist and study stars.
tourist
someone who travels to a place for pleasure, usually while on vacation
The museum was crowded with tourists.
closest
nearest to someone or something
The relation of mother and child is the closest in the world.
Jupiter
the fifth planet from the sun with several orbiting moons
The largest planet in our solar system is jupiter.
lifeguard
an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
One lifeguard saved on my life when I fell into the swimming pool.
Mars
the fourth planet from the sun; the “red" planet
There seems to be no life on mars.
moon
the white object that circles the Earth and can be seen in the night sky; an object similar to the moon that circles another PLANET
Koreans enjoyed the full moon at night on Chuseok.
near
almost; nearly being a particular thing or reaching a particular state
Is there a park near the apartment?
planet
a massive round object in space which moves around a star
The closest planet to the Sun is Mercury.
telescope
a tube-shaped device used to view objects at a great distance
The telescope is used to study the stars.
eyebrow
the line of hair that grows above the eye
My ideal man is a man with thick eyebrows.
fashionable
popular at a certain time
It is fashionable to wear small watches now.
forehead
the area of the face above the eyes
She had a fever when I put my hand on her forehead.
high-heeled
높은 굽의
I like sneakers more than high-heeled shoes.
missing
lost
The missing child has not been found yet.
modern
belonging to current or recent time
Cars have become an important part of our modern lifestyle.
notice
to observe; to become aware of something
We noticed tiny bugs that were all over the walls.
painting
the work or art of using paints; a picture made with paints
They’re hanging a painting on the wall.
purple
a color that is made from combining the colors red and blue
Ernie painted the chair purple.
shave
remove hair with razor
Only my dad shaves his face every morning.
angry
having strong feelings against something or someone as the result of something bad or seemingly unfair happening
She is impossible to talk to when she's angry.
chase
to run after or follow someone or something very quickly in order to catch or reach them
He chased the robber but couldn't catch him.
fall asleep
to go to sleep
I couldn't fall asleep so I watched a movie.
greedy
wanting to have more of something than you need or already have
He is very greedy. So no one likes him.
kind
caring about and wanting to help others
It is very kind of you to lend me the book.
magic
a unique power or ability that allows some people to do impossible things by saying certain words or performing particular actions
He pulled a rabbit out of a hat by magic.
monster
an imaginary creature that is often large and frightening
When the girl saw the monster, she screamed loudly.
poison
to make something harmful by adding a dangerous substance to it
Someone poisoned Bill's food to kill him.
pollution
the act or result of releasing dirty or dangerous substances into an environment
Today pollution is killing many animals.
seed
a small object produced by a plant, from which another plant can grow
The seed grew into a huge tree.
card
a small, square piece of plastic that people can use for credit in order to buy things or get money
On Christmas I will send a card to my best friend.
care
to feel interest, concern, or worry
Who takes care of the children while you're at work?
deeply
to a significant degree
Romeo and Juliet were deeply in love.
education
the process of learning at a school or university and the knowledge received from it
A good education is the essential part to success.
email
an electronic message sent or received via computer
Do you know his email address?
friendship
the state of two or more people being FRIENDS
Our friendship is over; We've fought.
holiday
a time of rest, free time or travel, when a person does not have to work, often due to a national celebration
We generally go to Jejudo for our holidays.
hug
to hold someone closely with both arms
I open my arms and hug my little girl.
important
having great meaning or influence
Safety is important to everyone.
display
an attractive presentation of objects
The fruit is on display in a supermarket.
enjoyable
giving pleasure
We had an enjoyable day at the zoo.
exhibit
to put an object on display in public so that people can look at or study it
The Art Center exhibited some of Van Gogh’s paintings.
how
by what means; in what manner
I taught him how to read.
magazine
a thin book with a paper cover usually sold weekly or monthly that contains pictures, articles, stories, and essays
Would you like a magazine to read while you're waiting?
outdoor
happening, used, or done outside a building
He is swimming in an outdoor pool.
photograph
a picture that is taken with a camera
Please keep still while I take the photograph.
publish
to print a written work and make it available to read
This magazine is published twice a month.
suddenly
in an unexpected or extremely quick manner
Because the weather suddenly changed, we had to finish our picnic.
talent
the natural ability of a person to do something well
He can play the piano very well. He has a talent for music.
alike
in the same or similar manner
They're twins but they don't look at all alike.
billion
one thousand million; a 1 followed by nine zeros
The world population is around 6.465 billion.
different
not the same; other
He is able to speak five different languages.
exactly
in a very accurate manner
I don't know exactly how old he is, but he's well over forty.
fingerprint
the mark left by your finger
When the police found his fingerprints the robber ran away.
flavor
the taste of something, especially in food or drink
I ate the fish ice cream, but it had no flavor.
nobody
not any person
She was famous once, but nobody knows her today.
straight
not bent or curved
My hair's so straight. I want to get a perm.
totally
in a complete manner
You look like a totally new person in that suit.
world
the earth and everything on it
I want to travel around the world.
choose
to make a decision
You may choose whichever way you wish.
experience
the skill or knowledge that is gained through spending time on a job or activity
Everyone experiences many problems at some time in their lives.
free
not requiring monetary charge
You don't need to pay. This is a free parking lot.
invite
to request something or ask someone to attend an event or go somewhere in a formal, polite manner
Please invite your whole family to the party.
karaoke
an act of singing along to a music video from which the original vocals have been electronically eliminated
We'll go to the karaoke on my birthday.
language
the words and signs that people of a common nation or region use to communicate with each other
It is not easy to learn foreign language.
private
being used by or available to only a single person or group
Tom is very angry because Jill is listening in to his private calls.
rent
to give the use of something in return for payment
Would it be better to buy, or to rent?
soda
a sweet drink that has a certain FLAVOR and consists of a sweetener and water with BUBBLES in it
Let’s get soda and popcorn.
stranger
someone you don't know
She doesn't want to speak to the stranger.
chef
a person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant or hotel
James works as a chef at a family restaurant.
comfortable
being physically relaxed and at ease
Your home is very comfortable. I feel very relaxed here.
episode
one separate event in a set of events
She couldn't remember anything about the episode.
humor
a quality that makes something funny
She loves his sense of humor. It makes her happy.
neighbor
a person who lives near another person
I'm your new neighbor. I just moved in.
prefer
to like someone or something more than other things or people
Which do you prefer, meat or fish?
reality
what is true as opposed to what is imagined
It looks easy, but in reality it's difficult.
silly
showing poor judgment; foolish
It is silly to ask a needless question.
snack
a small amount of food that is less than a meal
Please don't give your snacks to the bear.
together
with, or doing something with, each other
The office workers are eating their lunch together.
anymore
any longer; at the present time
I can't read the book anymore because of my headache.
apartment
a room or group of rooms where people live in exchange for rent, usually on one floor of a building
She is living together with her friends in an apartment.
bath
the act of washing or cleaning the body performed by sitting or lying in a container of water
I took a bath last Saturday and I'm all clean.
bus station
버스터미널
Could you please tell me where the bus station is?
bus stop
버스정류장
Jessica waited at the bus stop for thirty minutes.
downtown
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
She lives in an apartment in downtown Seoul.
honestly
with truth or sincerity
He answered all of the reporter's questions honestly.
phone
a telephone
I have to make a phone call.
shower
the process of cleaning one's body by standing under falling water
Please take a shower before you go to sleep.
accept
to take something that is offered to you
He asked me to marry him and I accepted.
cab
taxi
We took a cab to the hospital.
colleague
someone who works in the same office as another worker
Marie Curie and her husband, Pierre, were colleagues who worked well together.
correctly
in an accurate or right manner
Are you sure you’re spelling your password correctly?
husband
a man that someone is married to
She works days and her husband works nights.
impossible
not able to be done
It is impossible to master English in a month or two.
offer
to present someone with something to be either taken or refused
I gratefully took the cup of coffee she offered me.
otherwise
indicates that there will be a bad result if something is done, not done, or done improperly
Shut the window, otherwise it'll get too cold in here.
sold out
to dispose of entirely by selling
The concert tickets sold out within hours.
ticket
a printed piece of paper that shows that someone has paid to enter a place or travel somewhere
How much is a round-trip ticket for children?
activity
something a person does to achieve a specific goal or to have fun
Gardening is my favorite spare time activity.
announcement
the act of informing people about something publicly
The king made the announcement on national television late Monday.
cabin
a small, wooden house, usually in a rural area
My grandparents live in a small cabin.
club
an organization for people interested in a particular activity or subject, or the place where such an activity is held
I would like to join the club.
hike
to take a long walk, often in a rural area, for exercise or enjoyment
The scouts hiked over the mountain.
president
the leader of a republic
Abraham Lincoln became the president of the United States.
receive
to get something
It is better to give than to receive.
rent
to give the use of something in return for payment
I'd like to rent this apartment.
sign up
to officially register for a class or activity
The student signed up for an evening course.
trip
a journey or visit to a place
She packed three suitcases for her trip.
comic
relating to COMEDY
I read some comic books all day long yesterday.
create
to make something happen or exist
The government plans to create more jobs for young people.
female
having to do with to the sex that can produce eggs or babies
A mule is a hybrid of a male donkey and a female horse.
graduate
someone who has completed an academic program
He is a graduate of Harvard Business School.
hero
a person that shows great bravery or courage
A hero is one who does what he can.
lightning
the bright FLASHES of light in the sky caused by a storm
He died after being struck by lightning.
pretend
to act in a certain way in order to fool others
I pretended to be busy because I didn't want to go to the hospital.
role model
a person or thing that others try to be like
He is a role model for all athletes.
speed
the rate at which something or someone is moving
The speed limit for cars is 80 kilometers an hour.
strength
the power of one's muscles
Do you have the strength to lift this weight?
blood
the red liquid that flows in the bodies of living humans and animals without which we cannot live
Mosquitoes eat the blood of people and animals.
cell
the smallest part of a living thing that can function independently
Plants cells pull water up to the leaves.
determined
trying hard to get something or do something
However much it costs, I am determined to buy it.
explain
to provide reasoning
She explained the problem to me.
gene
a part of cell in a that controls the development and appearance of a living thing
Researchers test their genes to learn about the blood relation.
hospital
an institution where people receive all different types of medical care
After the accident, he was rushed to the hospital.
lecture
a speech given to a group of people, usually to teach something
As many as fifty students gathered to hear his lecture.
mix
to combine two or more things to make a new product
Oil and water will not mix.
type
a group of things or people that have common features
Which type of coffee do you prefer?
awful
very bad
Ugh! This soup tastes awful.
behave
to act in a particular manner
His child behaves well in school.
headache
a feeling of pain or discomfort in the head
I can't read the book anymore because of my headache.
loud
producing or causing a large amount of noise
The sound of city traffic is loud.
nonsense
foolish or untrue statements or ideas
Stop that nonsense, children, and get into bed!
promise
to make a promise
She made a promise to write every week.
scenery
the natural views of an area
The scenery looks its best in the autumn.
suppose
used to ask for or request something in a polite, formal way
Who do you suppose to pay for this?
volume
the level of sound produced by an object, such as a radio or television
Please turn the volume down. It's much too loud.
waste
to use something important or valuable in a manner that is not efficient, necessary, or effective
Don't waste your money. Save up for a rainy day.
cross
to go from one place to another
Don't cross in the middle of the street. It's dangerous.
especially
in a manner that is greater, more significant, or important than usual
She loves all sports, especially swimming.
finish
to end or complete something
John has to finish his school work.
history
events that happened in the past
I have a lesson in art history tomorrow.
intersection
a place where two things cross
The intersection of 3rd Avenue and Front Street is very busy.
library
a room or building where books and other similar materials are available for a person to use or borrow
She checked the book out of the library.
past
the time that existed before now
In the past, there was no car.
public
having to do with people as a general whole
Where can I find a public telephone?
report
an account of something which gives the necessary facts and information
Can you hand in the report on time?
revolution
a sudden or significant change in something
The revolution brought many changes.
approve
to have a positive opinion
Her parents did not approve of her marriage.
benefit
a good or advantageous thing
I received a great benefit from his teaching.
community
a group of people with something in common such as career, religion or other interests
The two communities live together in peace.
dangerous
involving danger, harm, or death
The streets are very dangerous. Watch out!
discipline
an punishment for doing something wrong
He grew up under the strict discipline of his grandfather.
firm
having strong support for someone or something
Her belief in God is firm.
provide
to offer or give something that is wanted or needed
Milk, meat, fruits, and vegetables provide good nutrition.
public
having to do with people as a general whole
I use public transportation to get to work.
reason
an explanation for why something occurred or was done
Give me one good reason why l should.
smoke
to draw in and puff out the smoke from (a cigarette etc.)
I smoke about a pack of cigarettes a day.
a bit
a small amount of anything or a short period of time
I have a headache. I think I'll get a bit of fresh air.
constantly
occurring continuously
I go up and down constantly, like a yo-yo.
cute
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
My puppy is very cute. His name is Sam.
diaper
a piece of soft towel or paper, which you fasten round a baby's bottom in order to soak up its urine and feces
I'm changing my baby's diaper.
exciting
funny and enjoyable
It is so exciting to watch the soccer game with my friends.
feed
to give someone or something food
Birds starve if we don't feed them in winter.
look after
to take care of; to care for someone
I need someone to look after my puppies while I'm on vacation.
temperature
a measure of hotness or coldness
The temperature is minus ten degrees.
tickle
to touch someone lightly with the fingers or an object, often causing him or her to laugh or move suddenly
She tickled my nose with a feather.
wet
to cause something to become full of or covered in water or other liquids
Without an umbrella, I totally get wet.
criticize
to find fault with someone or something
Please don't get me wrong, I'm not criticizing you.
employee
a person who works for someone else
I'm a new employee of the City Bank.
handwriting
manner of writing
His handwriting is difficult to read.
improve
to make something better
Do you need to improve your English?
messy
being dirty or unclean
The house was always messy.
rather
preferably, instead
The contrary is rather to be supposed.
realize
to understand or sense something
He realized how difficult it was.
responsibility
something that should be done because it is morally correct or legally required
A child is a responsibility to its parents.
sensitive
reacting negatively to particular influences or environments
The nerves in one's fingertips are very sensitive.
vacation
time off of work used for relaxation or travel
What will you do during the summer vacation?
brain
the ORGAN inside the head that controls all of the body's functions
She has an excellent brain. She studies very well.
college
an institution where students can study a particular subject or profession and get a degree at the end of their studies
He made many friends when he was in college.
education
the process of learning at a school or university and the knowledge received from it
Why is a college education important to us?
involve
to make or cause someone to join in to a particular activity, situation, or condition
How many vehicles were involved in the crash?
position
a person's level of authority in an organization or social setting
I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you.
principal
the person in charge of a school
The principal introduced the history of the school.
program
a small book that describes what will happen during a performance or play
I'm watching a program on TV.
protect
to defend someone or something from harm or danger
Parents have the right to protect their children.
set up
to establish
Mr. Shin set up a special program for the students in his school.
train
to work on some natural skill in order to improve it
He trained as a teacher before becoming an actor.
charity
an organization that gives money and other items to people who need help
The old man contributed all his property to charity.
company
people and things that make up a business
She worked for 10 years at a toy company.
computer
an electronic machine that can store and process large quantities of information
They spend too much time on computer games.
donate
to give to a fund
I'm going to donate the money to a charity.
drop out
to stop attending a school before fi nishing
She took my advice and did not drop out of school.
employ
to give someone a job
How many people does your company employ?
excellent
being of very high quality
The condition of his health is excellent.
follow
to be guided by something or someone
I will follow you wherever you go.
owner
a person who owns or has something
The dog is looking for his owner.
the poor
가난한 사람들
She gave all her money away to the poor.
afternoon
the time between the middle of the day and beginning of the night
Let's meet at three in the afternoon.
author
a person who creates a written work, often a book
Dickens is my favorite author.
comfortable
being physically relaxed and at ease
Your home is very comfortable. I feel very relaxed here.
general
a military officer with a very high rank
The general lined up his troops.
immediately
without any delay, delay or distance
She would die if not treated immediately.
proud
being very pleased and satisfied with something or someone
You are so brave. I'm proud of you!
secret
something kept hidden
Please enter your secret code number.
section
a part of a book, newspaper, etc.
I always read the financial section of the newspaper every morning.
uncomfortable
causing physical discomfort
That old mattress was so uncomfortable.
whisper
to speak very, very quiety, usually to a person sitting next to you
I whispered a few words into her ear.
available
being possible to use or obtain
This service is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
brochure
a piece of promotional material containing information
The store sent out an advertising brochure.
colorful
having many different or bright colors
Some colorful flowers bloom during the short summer.
extinct
not in existence after existing for a long time
Dinosaurs are no longer in existence; they are extinct.
hotline
a telephone line that gives direct access to assistance or necessary information
He set up a hot line in 1996 and has since advised some 4,000 callers.
information
knowledge or details that let you know more about someone or something
This book contains a lot of useful information.
nearly
not fully or completely
The building is nearly completed.
plenty
as much or more than is needed
I was late for lunch. However, there was plenty of food.
project
a piece of work that is planned out, has a specific goal, and often takes some time to complete
It should take five years to complete this project.
save
to keep or rescue someone or something from harm
We need to save that boy from drowning.
award
a prize given for doing something well
He has won fifteen Grammy awards for his recordings.
final
(sports) the last match or game of a season
In the final match, the Korean team was going away to win.
goal
the aim or purpose of an action or series of actions
An athlete's goal is to win the first prize in a competition.
grade
the mark given to determine the quality of a student's academic work
His semester grade in English was good.
international
being present, known or active in two or more countries
English is an international language.
league
a group of people or teams in a particular sport who play against each other in a scheduled way until one is determined to be the best
I'm a minor league baseball player.
outstanding
extremely good; excellent
She is one of the most outstanding students in my class.
performance
how well something works or operates
His job performance is quite good.
soccer
a sport in which two teams of eleven players are trying to kick a ball into the other team's goal
I watched a soccer game. It was between Korea and Japan.
worldwide
existing or happening in all parts of the world
Our product is sold worldwide.
desk
a table, usually for writing on
There is a vase in the middle of the desk.
elevator
a machine that carries people between a building's different floors
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
exercise
a physical activity that you do to keep your body healthy
She likes to walk for exercise.
gym
a room or building used for physical activities or sports
I need to start exercising more. How's that gym you use?
properly
in an appropriate or correct manner
He was not properly dressed for the occasion.
recess
a break between school classes
Let's go get a drink during recess.
regular
occurring at an established frequency
The key to a healthy diet is proper food and regular exercise.
stay in shape
몸매를 유지하다
To stay in shape, you should work out regularly.
stretch
to pull until tight
She stretched her hand out to us in friendship.
stroll
walk unhurriedly
People like to stroll along the beach.
boredom
지루함, 권태, 지루한 일
I nearly died of boredom in the lecture.
breath
the air taken in and out of one's lungs
Hold your breath for a moment when you take an x-ray, please.
breathe
to take air into and push it out of the lungs
Young frogs breathe air in water like fish do.
deep
extending far beneath the surface of something
The river is not too deep. Let's swim across.
give off
to release
When it is hot, the brain tells the body to give off heat.
lung
one of the two parts of the body that allows people to breathe by drawing in, holding, and pushing out air
Smoking causes lung cancer.
meal
the food that is prepared to be eaten in one sitting, such as for dinner
The man is ordering a meal in a restaurant.
oxygen
a gas that has no color or smell and is needed to support life
Hydrogen and oxygen make water.
rest
the time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
You look tired. You had better take a rest.
yawn
to open the mouth very wide and take a deep breath, usually because of tiredness or boredom
We yawn when sleepy or bored.
gain
to increase or advance
Right after I gave up smoking, I started to gain weight.
gym
a room or building used for physical activities or sports
I have been exercising at the gym since 2002.
hold on
stop and wait
There are several people ahead of you. Just hold on.
lose
to have less of or to experience a decrease in the quantity or value of something
I'm overweight, so I really want to lose weight.
nearby
within a short distance
He always has a radio nearby so he can listen to the news.
schedule
a plan of things that need to be done and when they need to be done
The doctor has a full schedule this week.
similar
being very much like someone or something else
Your watch is similar to mine in shape and color.
weight
a specific amount that indicates how heavy someone or something is
I'm fat. I'd like to lose my weight.
yoga
a system of exercising that involves stretching the body and focusing the mind, often used for relaxation
Many fitness centers offer yoga classes.
advice
a suggestion or an opinion regarding what someone should or should not do
I brought some valuable advice away from the lecture.
burger
burger
She ordered a cheese burger and a soda.
carbohydrate
a substance in some foods, such as bread or rice, that provides the body with energy
Potatoes are composed mainly of carbohydrates.
check-up
a general medical examination that a doctor gives you to make sure you are healthy
You should go for a check-up if you think you're sick.
fantastic
excellent; very good
Beautiful! You look fantastic today!
healthy
being free from illness, disease, and other physical problems
I hope you are always healthy and happy.
lifestyle
daily habits and living conditions
Cars have become an important part of our modern lifestyle.
limit
to stop or prevent an increase in size or amount past a certain point
Father limited my allowance to 30,000 won.
sugary
containing or having a taste like sugar
Do you eat sweets, cakes or sugary snacks?
vegetable
a plant that is raised and eaten as food
The best-known Korean vegetable dish is Kimchi.
balance
a state in which different things have equal importance or amounts
Suddenly, I lost my balance and fell down.
catch up on
to do work that you should have finished already
I'm busy. I have a lot of work to catch up on.
cereal
a food that is made from grain, usually eaten with milk for breakfast
He walks into the kitchen and eats a bowl of cereal.
dairy
related to or made from milk
She can't eat dairy products, such as milk and cheese.
energy
(physics) the capacity to do work
The energy from the sun allows plants to grow.
meal
the food that is prepared to be eaten in one sitting, such as for dinner
I'm hungry. How about a Chinese meal tonight?
nutritious
containing substances needed to grow and develop; being good for one's health
Raw spinach is especially nutritious.
protein
a substance found in some foods, such as meat, that is needed by the body to stay healthy
Peas and beans are a good source of vegetable protein.
salad
a mixture of raw vegetables, most commonly CUCUMBER, LETTUCE and tomato, served with a dressing
Would you like the soup, or a salad?
skip
to not do something that is typical, required or expected
I never skip breakfast and I go jogging every morning.
variety
the quality of having many different things or many different types of things
This tool can be used in a variety of ways.
amazing
surprising in a pleasing way
I hear you have an amazing singing ability.
deposit
the amount of money that is put into a bank account
You'll get the deposit back when you leave.
fishing village
어업을 주로 하는 마을
I grew up in a small fishing village.
huge
of great size or area
The mountain is full of huge rocks.
lobster
hard-shelled sea crustacean
I want to eat seafood, like crabs and lobsters.
motorcycle
motorcycle
You must wear a helmet when you are on a motorcycle.
package tour
a tour arranged by a travel agent; transportation and food and lodging are all provided at an inclusive price
I took a package tour to Japan with my friends.
seasick
the act of becoming ill on a ship because of the up and down motion of the waves
We began to get seasick when the ship started to move.
travel agency
A travel agency is a business which makes arrangements for people's holidays and journeys.
She works at a travel agency.
waterfall
a fall of water from a height
There are trees, mountains and beautiful waterfalls everywhere.
construction
the act of building something
The new road is still under construction.
historical
associated with or relating to history or the past
Many are of historical importance, such as palaces and museums.
museum
a place where objects from the field of art, science, or history are displayed and shown to the public
The museum is showing very famous paintings by Van Gogh.
protect
to defend someone or something from harm or danger
Parents have the right to protect their children.
seashell
mollusk shell
His hobby is to collect seashells.
seashore
the part of a coast where the land slopes down into the sea
Our friends have a summerhouse by the seashore.
site
the present, former or future LOCATION of something, such as a building
The Angkor Wat is a very unique site.
souvenir
something bought to remember a place
I bought the ring as a souvenir of Greece.
the Eiffel Tower
a tower of skeletal iron construction in Paris
When I was in Paris, I wanted to go to the Eiffel Tower.
tour
a journey to multiple places in an area, usually including one or more countries
She went on a tour to France.
cave
a large opening in the ground or in the side of a hill
There is a treasure in the cave.
confused
not having a full understanding
The old lady easily gets confused.
crawl
to move slowly on hands on knees
Babies crawl on their hands and knees.
dig
to move soil using one's hands or a tool in order to make a hole
The worker uses a machine to dig the hole.
knee
the middle section of a human leg, where it bends
I fell and broke my knee.
license plate
자동차번호판
What is your license plate number? I left purse in your car.
narrow
having a small width
The room is so narrow that I can't even move.
prisoner
someone who is kept in a prison as punishment for his or her crimes
The prisoners tried to escape by running across the field.
state
a region of a country or nation that has its own leaders along with its national leaders
There are 50 states in the U.S.
tunnel
a passage is under the ground, often for cars or trains
Cars are traveling through the tunnel.
aisle
a long narrow space between rows of seats in an aircraft, cinema or church
Would you like a window or aisle seat?
backpack
a pack or knapsack, often of canvas or nylon, to be carried on one's back
Throughout the entire trip, she walked with a large backpack on her back.
hostel
same as youth hostel:inexpensive lodging for young people
He travels by bicycle and stays at youth hostels.
kitchen
a room used for food preparation and cooking
We ate at the kitchen table.
prepare
to become ready for a future activity, event, or purpose
It is necessary for us to prepare the winter.
stove
appliance for cooking or heating
She burned her hand on the stove.
toaster
appliance for making toast
The man is putting some bread in the toaster.
toilet
a structure like a seat over a hole where you get rid of waste from your body
Always wash your hands after going to the toilet.
traveler
a person going from one place to another
The traveler roamed about the world.
actually
existing in reality; in fact; really
He actually expected me to pay for his ticket.
binocular
a device that lets you see things that are very far away
I watched the birds through my binoculars.
definitely
in a manner that is clear and easily understood
Say definitely what you have in mind.
desert
a dry place with little rain
Camels are useful in the desert.
explore
to travel in order to learn more about a place
Let's go in this cave and explore.
happen
to take place, often unexpectedly or by chance
An accident can happen anywhere.
identify
to discover who a person or thing is
Can you identify your umbrella among these?
owl
a bird with large eyes that hunts at night
You hardly ever see owls in the daytime.
recommend
to say someone or something has good qualities and perform well at something
She recommended a good dictionary to me.
species
a group of animals that are largely the same, and can produce young with each other
Many species of plants and animals live in a forest.
assistance
the act of helping someone
He is asking the woman behind the counter for assistance.
attendant
an assistant to an important person
I wanted to be a flight attendant when I was very young.
beverage
a drink other than water
They don't sell any alcoholic beverage.
flight
the act of traveling through the air
What's the flight time from here to New York?
onward
towards a future time or place
She left me and I moved onward.
passenger
a person riding in but not driving a vehicle
Trains carry many passengers every day.
permit
to allow, to cause to be possible
The doctors permit her two meals a day.
purchase
to buy something with money
I purchased a new car for thirty million won.
relax
to ease something, or release the tightness in something, such as a MUSCLE
The doctor said it's really important for me to relax.
restaurant
a place where a prepared meal can be purchased and eaten
The girls are eating in a restaurant.
adopt
to legally take in and raise another person's child as your own
Mrs. Kim can't have children, so they had to adopt a baby.
adult
a person who is legally responsible for himself or herself
The little kid has already grown up to be an adult.
afraid
feeling fear, frightened
The timid child was afraid of the dark.
cave
a large opening in the ground or in the side of a hill
There is a treasure in the cave.
chimp
(informal) a CHIMPANZEE
A chimp is the same as a chimpanzee.
discover
to find something for the first time
Gold ore was discovered in California in 1848.
institute
an organization where people work for a particular purpose
He went on to become the superintendent of an institute for deaf and blind students.
orphan
a child whose parents have died
He's an orphan without a first name or a family name.
personality
a person's unique character; the way that a person usually acts
His personality is gentle and sincere.
research
the careful study of sources to discover information about a subject
The research showed us that our theory was correct.
airplane
a flying vehicle that has wings and an engine
The airplane is landing at the airport.
article
a piece of writing that is printed in a newspaper or magazine
She wrote an article about her research.
author
a person who creates a written work, often a book
I have read the book by the author.
control
to cause someone or something to act in a desired manner
How can I control the room temperature?
cost
to have as a price
This bicycle costs ninety dollars.
end up
to finally become
How does the story end up?
interesting
causing someone to feel excitement or want to know more about something
On our travels we saw many interesting places.
pilot
a person whose job is to fly planes
The pilot is at the controls of the airplane.
probably
very likely
He was here a minute ago. He'll probably be back shortly.
traffic jam
교통 체증
We were stuck in a traffic jam for an hour.
appliance
a machine or device that is used to perform common household tasks
Microwave is a very useful home appliance.
detergent
a synthetic liquid or powder that is used to clean something, usually clothing
When my mom do the laundry, she only put in a little detergent.
dishwasher
a machine that washes dishes
The dishwasher is in the kitchen.
garbage
waste material that has been thrown out
A man is throwing garbage into a trash can.
housework
the work such as cleaning, washing, and ironing that you do in your home
He always helps with the housework for his wife.
leftover
the remains of a meal from a previous night
We ate most of the food and gave the leftover to the dog.
perfect
being completely without faults or mistakes
Their team work is in perfect harmony.
scrape
to move roughly across the surface of something
She scraped the dishes clean.
simple
being plain; without a lot added for style
My plan is just plain and simple.
vacuum cleaner
a machine device that is usually used to clean the floor
The vacuum cleaner is the very thing for cleaning the stairs.
acupuncture
a treatment for pain and illness that involves putting NEEDLES in the body
In China, acupuncture is a famous treatment in China.
connect
to attach something to something else
Can I connect my printer to your computer?
digestive
related to DIGESTION
A stomach is a digestive organ.
needle
a very small, thin piece of metal that is used in SEWING for pulling thread through cloth
A compass needle points north.
nerve
an inner part of the body that is very thin and controls the body's senses and movement by carrying information between the brain and the rest of the body
The nerves in one's fingertips are very sensitive.
special
being better, more important, or out of the ordinary
This is the special season for bargain sales.
spot
a certain place or area
Let's meet at this same spot tomorrow.
system
a group of parts that form a working whole
I want to ask you about your computer system.
thread
a very thin string of material, such as cotton or silk, that is used to hold or SEW pieces of cloth together
Can you thread a needle with one eye closed?
treat
to make someone or something better using medical care
She was the nurse who treated Jane's daughter.
century
a period of 100 years
The Industrial Revolution took place in 18th century.
chemistry
the scientific study of the structure of substances and of the way that they react with other substances
We do experiments in chemistry class each week.
failure
an event in which a person or thing did not do what was supposed to be done
When he didn’t pass the test, he felt like a failure.
field
a specific area of work or study
My favorite subject is history. But science is not my field.
graduate
to receive a degree from a school, college or university
He graduated from Harvard university.
physics
the scientific study of forces and matter and the ways they affect each other
Chemistry and physics are my favorite subjects.
successful
having the desired effect or result
Parker was a very rich and successful business.
Switzerland
a country in central Europe
I want to visit to switzerland during vacation.
university
an institution of higher learning where students work toward academic degrees and where research is conducted
She left high school and went to university.
young
having lived for a short time or being in an early period of growth
At age 63, my mom is still young at heart.